Living in Bridgton, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bridgton · Census data 2020–2024
Bridgton has 5,642 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $77,500 (4% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $316,600, the median rent is $1,188/month.
Bridgton at a glance
- Population
- 5,642
- Median age
- 45.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $77,500State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $316,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,188/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.9%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Bridgton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Maine median.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bridgton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bridgton the median home value is $316,600, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,052 a month in housing costs.
Bridgton median household income
The median household income in Bridgton is $77,500 and the income per person is $42,651. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Bridgton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,620
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 48.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.31
48.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bridgton has many vacation and second homes.
Bridgton demographics
- Population
- 5,642
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 2,380
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bridgton ›
Education in Bridgton
34.9% of adults 25 and older in Bridgton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bridgton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Bridgton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgton | 5,642 | $77,500 | $316,600 | $1,188 |
| Denmark | 1,054 | $64,167 | $250,000 | $1,409 |
| Harrison | 2,513 | $56,938 | $249,300 | $885 |
| Sweden | 537 | $73,750 | $311,300 | $1,667 |
| Naples | 3,985 | $78,188 | $340,100 | $1,941 |
| Fryeburg | 3,489 | $56,076 | $268,600 | $893 |
| Otisfield | 1,951 | $84,271 | $317,200 | $1,300 |
| Waterford | 1,295 | $66,071 | $273,800 | $870 |
| Brownfield | 1,830 | $60,889 | $287,500 | $1,617 |
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What is the median household income in Bridgton, ME?
The median household income in Bridgton is $77,500, 4% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bridgton?
The median home value in Bridgton is $316,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Bridgton?
The median gross rent in Bridgton is $1,188 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Bridgton, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Maine median. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Bridgton?
The median age in Bridgton is 45.9 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Bridgton?
The average commute to work in Bridgton is 41 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bridgton?
The unemployment rate in Bridgton is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bridgton?
34.9% of adults in Bridgton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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